For today, I wanted to share with you “Love Affair“, an explosive Afro Soul Funk Boogie track from Nigeria with devastating horns, taken from the 2nd album recorded by the Nigerian Band “SJOB Movement” (or “SJOB“), recorded in 1977 on the mythical Nigeria record label “EMI Nigeria” by the mythical Nigerian sound engineers Kayode Salami & Monday Oki and produced by the famous Odion Iruoje.
The band took the name “SJOB” after taking the first letter of the name of its founding members :
Samuel Abiloye (Spark) : Guitar, Vocals ;
Johnnie Woode Olima : Keyboards, Vocals ;
Ottay Imah Blackie : Fender Bass, Percussions ;
Bolla Prince Agua : Lead vocals, Drums, Percussions.
Some of the greatest nigerian musicians of that era are also included on that album, such as Ignace de Souza (Trumpetist, leader of the legendary beninese band “The Black Santiagos”), Fred Fisher (Trombone), Akin Nathan (Vocals) & Friday Pozo (Congas).
One of my favorite record of the genre, always a dance floor burner, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !
SJOB Movement – Love Affair (Nigeria, 1977, EMI Nigeria)
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Have a nice Sunday, see you next week for another musical (re)discovery !
Armand de Preseau
